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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.44, 858.30 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.44, 858.30 and 379.84 is: 569.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.44 : 858.30 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.44/858.30 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.44x = 858.30 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.44x = 326,016.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,016.67/572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.52

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